News Bulletin of 20 August 2025, 10am

Airlink Donates Jet to Support Aviation Skills Training
Airlink has donated a decommissioned passenger jet to Rhodesfield Engineering School of Specialisation in Kempton Park.
The airline will also fund the 2-year deployment of two newly-qualified aircraft maintenance technicians to the school as trainers on the aircraft.
The aircraft will provide learners with hands-on aviation training experience at the school.
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, officially hand over the 135 passenger jet to the school yesterday:
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Sandton and Gauteng
Santa Shoebox Project Calls South Africans To Donate Shoeboxes Filled With Essentials & Treats
The Santa Shoebox Project is calling on South Africans to help bring joy to underprivileged children and teens by donating shoeboxes filled with essentials and treats.
For nearly 20 years, the project has reached over 1.3 million children in South Africa and Namibia.
People can pledge a physical or virtual box, with drop-offs happening in late October and early November.
Pledges can be made from September 1 on www.santashoebox.org.za.
South Africa
WWF Says Sustainable Minerals Key to G20 Success

WWF South Africa is calling for sustainable development of the transition minerals industry to be prioritized on the G20 agenda.
The World Bank says global demand for minerals like lithium, cobalt and graphite is set to rise 500-percent by 2050.
WWF SA urges African countries to avoid repeating exploitative mining patterns by embracing circular economies, stronger environmental safeguards, and stricter labour protections to ensure responsible growth.
World
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The Rand is trading at 17.66 to the US Dollar, 23.83 to the British Pound, and 20.58 to the Euro.

Gold is trading at 3,337.87 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.41 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,558.00.
Tanzania and Burundi Railway Link Aims To Unlock Mineral Wealth
Tanzania and Burundi are constructing a $2.15 billion railway line that links both countries.
The 240km railway line will reduce cargo trips from 96 hours to 20 hours.
Once complete it is expected to carry up to 3-million tons of Burundian minerals every year.
Burundi's President described the project as a long-awaited dream for his country, highlighting its role in unlocking mineral wealth and boosting connectivity.
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